April Kade 8K + 5K Run/Walk  +  Free 1K Fun Run

This is the 8th and final April Kade race event, and it will be the most AWESOME ever. 

Thank you to everyone for helping all types of people learn to enjoy being active, support a cause, and have FUN doing it. The unique aid stations, music, prizes and sense of togetherness make this race amazing. 

The people make it AWESOME. Let's be happy, carefree, kind, and crazy... one more time.

Registration Includes

• Chip Time with Live Results - USATF Sanctioned
• Participant T-Shirt - Deadline March 1, 2026
• Finisher Medal
• Race Photos
• Pizza, Drinks & More at the crazy Aid Stations!
• Music and Vendor Giveaways
• Post Race Refreshments
• Huge Raffle for Fabulous Gifts and Prizes

Date

• Saturday, April 18, 2026

Location

• FREELAND SPORTS ZONE 5690 Midland Rd, Freeland, MI 48623

Race Start Time

• 1K Fun Run   -   9:30am
• 8K Run/Walk - 10:00am
• 5K Run/Walk - 10:05am

Packet Pick-Up

• FREELAND SPORTS ZONE 5690 Midland Rd, Freeland, MI 48623

• Saturday April 18th
• 8:00am - 9:50am

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

8:00                   Packet Pickup Freeland Sports Zone

8:30                   Expo, Giveaways, Music, Raffles, Merch and More! 

9:30                   Speech / 1K Fun Run

10:00                 8K Start

10:05                 5K Start

11:00                 Awards Start (rolling)

11:30                 Raffle Winners

Awesome April Kade was a RUNNER, wife, mother, daycare owner, and my best friend. We lost her in 2018, but found 8 YEARS of happiness through the April Kade 8K. We have been truly fortunate to share this healing and crazy fun experience with you for so many years.

The time and dedication of all volunteers, participants, timers, shirt makers, and sponsors is unrivaled. Thank you.